Associate Director of Admissions
The Opportunity
Lesley University is seeking an Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Collaborating with the VP of Enrollment and reporting to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Visitor Services, & Events, the Associate Director will be an integral part of the Enrollment team.
The Associate Director of Admissions will be responsible for the development and implementation of a small recruitment territory that helps the University achieve its enrollment goals within a growing market. Responsibilities require planning and attending high school and/or community college visits, college fairs, portfolio reviews, information sessions and receptions within their assigned territory. This is a twelve-month position with consistent and regular travel throughout the year with peak periods of travel taking place during the fall and spring. The Associate Director will also be responsible for building and maintaining personalized working relationships with strategic high schools, secondary school counselors, art teachers, independent counselors, prospective students, families and Lesley alumni.
In addition, the Associate Director will assist with overseeing the day-to-day operations in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and assist with managing a small team of assistant directors . For recruitment duties, the associate director will conduct timely outreach using text, phone, email, effectively to move students from inquiry through to enrollment. The successful candidate will be effective at presenting key marketing messages and providing academic/artistic information leading to positive and informed decision-making between prospective students and Lesley University.
Qualities and Capabilities
A successful candidate will have:
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
3-6+ years of related experience required. Professional experience in student recruitment, university admissions, and/or guidance/college counseling preferred.
Demonstrated record of commitment to diversity and cultural sensitivity while working with diverse student populations.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a data-oriented and analytical environment that has a high level of individual accountability.
Demonstrated ability to think strategically, take initiative, and work autonomously.
Strong organizational skills and the demonstrated ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills, public speaking skills, and excellent written communication skills.
Ability to effectively use phone, email, and social media to engage with prospective students.
Ability and willingness to conduct consistent and regular travel throughout the year. Peak periods of travel take place during the fall and spring; approximately 12 weeks in the fall and 6-8 weeks in the spring.
Proficiency in working with Microsoft Word and Excel, managing databases (e.g., Colleague), web applications, CRM and have a willingness to continue to explore the use of technology and social media in the college admissions process.
Why Lesley Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing Interest A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.
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